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Best New Car Deals Studies show that as a nation we’re becoming more and more inactive—and just 30 minutes of brisk walking most days of the week can help reverse that troubling trend. Walking not only reduces your heart disease risk, burns calories, and helps improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels, but it’s also a stress buster.
Bring your sneakers to work tomorrow, grab a friend, and get some fresh air. For an added challenge, strap on a pedometer and aim for 3,000 steps in 30 minutes. Last year, a study found that by doing this five days out of the week, you’ll meet the government’s recommended fitness guidelines, and you’ll reap all the heart-healthy benefits that come with it.—Ginger Skinner
Get more out of your walking workout, learn about the health benefits of "walkability", read more on how to get moving, stay motivated, and track your progress on the National Start Walking Now Web site. And we want to hear from you: Stop by our Facebook page and tell us how you fit in 30 minutes of heart-healthy exercise.
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